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Sesame Noodles - Delicious sesame noodles with a rich and creamy sesame sauce. This sesame noodle recipe is so easy you can make it for the entire family in 15 minutes with easy-to-get ingredients.
Sesame Noodles is a noodle dish of Sichuan origin. It’s perfect any time of the year, especially when it is back-to-school time as busy moms are always running out of time to prepare family’s dinner. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
It is so easy to make, with simple ingredients that you can get at any stores, and kids and adults alike love the sesame noodles.
What’s more, you can prepare these noodles in the morning or afternoon and serve it for dinner as the dish does not require re-heating.
The rich and savory taste of the sauce will please everyone’s taste buds and palate, and they will be asking for more, including picky eaters.
The main ingredients are sesame oil, sesame paste, sweet soy sauce, creamy peanut butter and rice vinegar.
The amounts I listed in my recipe are completely up to your taste, so you can adjust the seasonings according to your liking.
You can serve the sesame noodles as an entree, or you can serve it with chicken, shrimp, salmon, or a simple garlic boy choy. The possibilities are endless. Try this recipe and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 503 calories per serving.
What To Serve with Sesame Noodles
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Ingredients
Sesame Noodles:
- 8 oz (230g) spaghetti , or soba noodles
- water, for boiling
- 2 tablespoons oil
- black and white sesame seeds, for garnishing
- scallions , chopped, for garnishing
Sesame Sauce:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste , or Tahini paste, lightly heated in microwave under low heat
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vinegar apple cider, balsamic, black or Chinese rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoons pure toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, optional
- salt and sugar to taste, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse in cold running water, drain, and set aside.
- Mix all the ingredients for the Sesame Sauce and stir to combine well. You may adjust the ingredients to suit your taste.
- Heat a pan or skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Transfer the noodles to the pan or skillet and stir quickly a few times. Add the sesame sauce to the noodles and stir to combine well.
- Garnish the noodles with a generous amount of sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve at room temperature, or chill the sesame noodles in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hello, I went to the Chinese store. There are so many brands of Chinese sesame paste. Can you please post a picture of the one you use? Thank you
Any brand is fine.
You’re right this is really good. The second time I made this, I added steamed broccoli and I use bean thread noodles instead of the other ones. It was so good.
Yummy, thanks for trying my sesame noodles recipe. :)
Yum!!! I swear Bee, I think I have maybe 99% of your recipes bookmarked!!
Thanks Joey, you’re such a big fan of my recipes. You will love the sesame noodles!
The recipe doesn’t say “ADD” sauce ingredients to the pan with the noodles. I’m assuming everyone knows that’s what you do! LOL
Lynne, nice catch. LOL I totally forgot that part in the recipe. The sesame noodles recipe is now updated. :)
I made these last night and it was so delicious! I love the toasty flavor brought in by the tahini. The chili oil is a must for the perfect hint of warmth and spice. I love your recipes and always find the ideas, ingredients, and steps so accessible and so full of variety. Thank you!
Hi Lily, thanks for being a fan and loving this sesame noodles recipe.
In the front page description you mention use of “..creamy peanut butter..” I did not see this in the recipe and to be honest with you, I see no place for peanut butter in this dish – dish is great as it stands.
Ron, oops yes, I forgot to add that in the recipe, it’s updated.
Thanks for the update. I did try the peanut butter and “yes” it did add another dimension and was not as overwhelming as I thought it to be. Many thanks